2.5
M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 12, 2022
2022-08-12 21:04:24 UTC (2022-08-12) · approx. 5:04 PM UTC-4 local
MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time21:04 UTC≈ 5:04 PM UTC-4
Depth16.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates17.985°, -66.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
16.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
17.9853°N
-66.8368°E
-66.8368°E
Technical Information
Event ID
pr71365423
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
94
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2022-08-12 21:13:24 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71365423). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 12, 2022). M2.5 Earthquake in the Puerto Rico region — August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71365423/